Charnockites

/ˈtʃɑːrnɒkaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of charnockite; multiple samples or deposits of this granitic rock.

Etymology

Plural of charnockite using standard -s ending. Maintains the eponymic reference to Job Charnock.

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Geologists studying ancient Indian rock formations encounter extensive charnockite fields that provide clues to Earth's crust composition billions of years ago!

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